.SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032.Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.About the RoleBase Location: Bilbao - SpainSalary: Competitive, depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.WorkingPattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.Travel: There will be an element of travel required therefore flexibility and the ability to travel, sometimes at short notice in the role is imperative. This role will require domestic travel within Spain and International travel to our sites located in France, Spain, Italy, or Greece as well as the UK as and when required by the projects.What is the Role?As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise within SSE Renewables Electrical Engineering team, working on Onshore Renewable energy projects within SSE's European project portfolio.As an Electrical Engineer, you'll lead and coordinate all electrical engineering deliverables across development and construction projects within the Onshore Europe Renewables business. This will cover the whole project lifecycle and includes onshore Wind electrical system design and operation, HVAC substations, land cable systems, electrical power system studies, wind turbine electrical systems and grid code compliance.Some of your main responsibilities will include:- Front-end electrical engineering design works.- Developing electrical contract documentation including management and preparation of substation, turbine, cable systems and electrical balance of plant contracts and Works Information.- Coordinating project engineering works and ensuring correct technical specifications are prepared and applied to project.- Writing, reviewing and updating technical specifications for electrical balance of plant equipment.- Reviewing external contractor's and consultant's specifications and documentation for the procurement of long lead plant items and contracts to ensure SSE requirements are achieved.- Reviewing and interpreting power systems studies against relevant grid code requirements to ensure all projects are designed and executed demonstrating and proving full compliance.- Attending various Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for the key electrical component's equipment
